Jane Rainer - How to Address a Workforce's Resistance to Change
Critical Stats
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jane-rainer/
Started their cybersecurity journey in: 2016
Most passionate about: Security analysis
Favorite zero-day: I can’t tell you my favorite one. It hasn’t been published yet! 🙂
Favorite song: Buddy Holly by Weezer
Introduction
Jane has held many roles in organizations, from security analyst, IT manager, senior IT support, infrastructure administrator, bank security officer, and data analyst. She had a unique opportunity to learn how pieces of technology fit together to increase process efficiency and security. Jane is passionate about helping others and helping businesses understand the criticality of technology and security in today’s environment.
Jane is up-and-coming
We selected Jane because she is up-and-coming, but more than that, she is extremely positive, thoughtful, and always willing to do what most aren’t: learn and grow.
Without further ado, we asked Jane our standard set of 5 questions to rule them all, and here are her responses:
Five questions to rule them all!
1. What is the biggest problem we are dealing with in cybersecurity?
The most significant challenge we face today is a workforce resistant to change. It’s easy to continue doing things the way we always have. However, easy does not equal good or secure. If we continue using technologies and techniques proven to be outdated, organizations will continually succumb to breaches impacting their business’s effectiveness and profitability.
2. How can we address a workforce resistant to change?
The more adaptable and open-minded we can be, the more successful we will be in transitioning to more secure ways of doing business as an industry. We can ensure change through openness, communication, and skill development. As many say, we don’t know what we don’t know. Additionally, our job in the security industry is to empower the business. When we address security with the business in mind, we can effectively motivate necessary changes across the organization.
3. What are three actions a CEO can take to protect their company from cyberattacks?
Recognize that everyone is vulnerable. By doing this, a CEO can begin to understand the breadth of this issue.
Educate end users on security and social engineering. This can elevate an organization tremendously. Well-trained end users can be your greatest line of defense.
Help foster a culture with security in mind. As CEOs do this, businesses will be more resilient in this ever-changing threat landscape.
4. What are the best resources for learning more about cybersecurity?
Personal favorites include:
YouTube channels: Black Hills Information Security and John Savill’s Technical Training
Picus Security’s Purple Academy
Zscaler Academy
With so much information at our fingertips, you can learn almost anything by searching it online.
5. What is one piece of advice for those wanting to pursue a cybersecurity career?
Never stop learning. This field is growing and changing every day. Embrace the idea that you don’t know but are willing to learn.
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